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Love, the Clock Keeper: The Elusive Nature of Time in Jeanette Winterson’s Work
No full textDiscussions on the nature of time represent a significant theme in Jeanette Winterson’s novels. The author repeatedly challenges the generally accepted notions of time as chronological and measurable by the clock and she offers alternative perceptions of temporal reality based primarily on subjective experience. The aim of this paper is to examine this alternative approach to time and discuss the ways in which the categories of the past, the present and the future are deconstructed in Winterson’s work, particularly in the novels The Passion, Sexing the Cherry, The PowerBook and The Stone Gods. This article argues that Winterson’s stories encourage the reader to withdraw from everyday distractions and turn inwards towards his/her inner self in order to see and understand these new layers of time. Moreover, Winterson repeatedly portrays love as an all-powerful force defying spatial and temporal boundaries and thus allowing the emergence of an alternative, timeless reality bound by no rules or limitations. In Winterson’s novels, it is love that determines the course of time rather than the clock. The paper discusses this special significance of love in the novels and examines Winterson’s unconventional conception of the world, one in which the mind is freed from social expectations and where time is meaningless, since different temporal layers can operate simultaneously
Victims of Austerity or Feckless Freeloaders? The Stereotypes of the Deserving and Undeserving Poor in the Debate on Britain’s Food Bank Users
No full textOnce a rare sight, food banks are fast becoming an established feature of Britain’s social security system, their number having increased from around a hundred in 2010 to over two thousand at present. In 2017, as many as 1.2 million emergency food parcels were given out to individuals and families, with demand continuing to grow. The unprecedented dependence of British households on donated food is a disturbing phenomenon raising many questions not only about the government’s welfare policies but also about poverty and the poor themselves. Using framing analysis, this paper aims to explore the ways in which food bank users are portrayed in the public sphere, with special emphasis on media coverage and political discourse across the left-right spectrum. The competing depictions of food bank users are shown as a continuation of the age-old debate on the causes of poverty and its understanding as either individual or systemic failure
The Role of African American Music in E. L. Doctorow’s The March
No full textThis paper explores the role of African American music in E. L. Doctorow’s historical novel The March (2005), with a focus on selected scenes in which this type of music occurs. It examines the emotions elicited in the protagonists as well as the atmosphere created or underlined by this music. Furthermore, it takes into account which musical instruments are employed and considers their significance in the book with regard to their symbolic meaning. It also investigates the extent to which African American music contributes to the development of the story. The name of the book refers to Sherman’s March to the Sea, which took place towards the end of the American Civil War and when numerous former slaves were freed by Sherman’s troops. The fate of the freed slaves, however, was rather complex, which is reflected in the characteristics of the music that they perform in certain scenes. The relevance of African American Music to Doctorow’s work is highlighted by the fact that the author himself became world-famous chiefly for his novel Ragtime (1975), whose main protagonist Coalhouse Walker is a pianist of African American origin. The character’s fictional father Coalhouse Walker senior appears as an African American banjo player in The March
Carinthian Enthronization Ceremony and the Premyslid Myth
No full textThe present study deals with the medieval enthronization ceremony held in Zollfeld near Karnburg where the Carinthian dukes were inaugurated. This ceremony was described in a number of period sources from the 13th to the 15th centuries (the last ritual took place in 1414) and has been explored by many scholars since the end of the 19th century to the present. At the same time, the literature sources point to a cultural connection with similar rites known from both Slavic and Indo-European environments. One of the aims of the study is therefore to summarize and point to the most significant existing theories concerning the origin and the course of the ceremony. Another aim is to point out the connection between Carinthian setting ritual and a legend (or myth) about the origin of princely power in Bohemia where a similar ritual, apparently inspired by this myth, was proved in the early modern period. In the end, the study, in accordance with the current research, attempts to suggest a possible interpretation of the individual elements that are a part of both the setting ceremony and the myth of the royal power.The present study deals with the medieval enthronization ceremony held in Zollfeld near Karnburg where the Carinthian dukes were inaugurated. This ceremony was described in a number of period sources from the 13th to the 15th centuries (the last ritual took place in 1414) and has been explored by many scholars since the end of the 19th century to the present. At the same time, the literature sources point to a cultural connection with similar rites known from both Slavic and Indo-European environments. One of the aims of the study is therefore to summarize and point to the most significant existing theories concerning the origin and the course of the ceremony. Another aim is to point out the connection between Carinthian setting ritual and a legend (or myth) about the origin of princely power in Bohemia where a similar ritual, apparently inspired by this myth, was proved in the early modern period. In the end, the study, in accordance with the current research, attempts to suggest a possible interpretation of the individual elements that are a part of both the setting ceremony and the myth of the royal power
Habsburg Hungary and the Papal Court (1605–1689)
No full textThe study discusses the problems and evolvement of the 17th century relations of the Holy See and Hungary. One of the most important aspects of these were the debates about the royal right of patronage that culminated in appointing the bishops. As part of the latter, when someone was appointed as a bishop, canonical investigation process (processus informativus) was conducted. These processes were useful sources of information of the Holy See about the state of the Hungarian Catholic Church. Furthermore, the Pope and the dicasteries could gain information from the compulsory ad limina visits. The Holy See could follow the realization of the deliberations of the Council of Trent also through the nuncios. From the other side, the Hungarian Catholic Church could not do without its representation in Rome: the cardinal protectors, the imperial legates in Rome and the episcopal agents could effectively represent their interests.The study discusses the problems and evolvement of the 17th century relations of the Holy See and Hungary. One of the most important aspects of these were the debates about the royal right of patronage that culminated in appointing the bishops. As part of the latter, when someone was appointed as a bishop, canonical investigation process (processus informativus) was conducted. These processes were useful sources of information of the Holy See about the state of the Hungarian Catholic Church. Furthermore, the Pope and the dicasteries could gain information from the compulsory ad limina visits. The Holy See could follow the realization of the deliberations of the Council of Trent also through the nuncios. From the other side, the Hungarian Catholic Church could not do without its representation in Rome: the cardinal protectors, the imperial legates in Rome and the episcopal agents could effectively represent their interests
ANALYSIS OF THE TIRE CONTACT AREA PRESSURE ON THE ROAD
No full textThe scientific article is dedicated to tires and the pressure they exert on the road surface. In the paper, we have defined the main structural elements of a tire. We analysed the dimensions of the contact areas and compared the measured values with the calculated ones. The article also deals with legislative conditions in road construction. In the next section we compare the design axle with the contact surfaces of the most frequently used tires. The results are summarized in tables and with a percentage difference. Based on this analysis, we came to the conclusion which tires have an impact on the road. At the end of the article we present possible solutions tothe problem with their advantages and disadvantages
AUTOMATION IN THE CONTAINER TERMINALS OF THE PORT OF HAMBURG
No full textThe port of Hamburg is the largest German seaport lying on the banks of the Elbe River, 115 kilometres from its estuary into the North Sea. Within container transhipment, it is on the third rank among European ports beyond the Dutch port of Rotterdam, and the Belgium port of Antwerp. Hamburg belonged to the first European ports that started handling containers at the end of the 1960s. In 1990, the port handled 1.696 mil. TEUs, in 2017, it was already 8.815 mil. TEUs. The port of Hamburg has four container terminals, two of which are automated or semiautomated terminals. The terminals differ in technical equipment, transhipment technology, handling systems
THE IMPACT OF INDUSTRY 4.0 ASPECTS ON LOGISTIC SERVICE PROVIDERS
No full textAt the time that vegins using the benefits of the fourth industrial revolution and automation, i tis not easy to keep the step on the labor market and i tis need to continuously adapt to a changing surrounding.It can be said, that the situation is more difficult in transport and logistics, that companies concern anotner current problems that are needed to expample: for high level of competition in the field of transport and logistics and least but not least problém is lack of labour. One of the most important elements in the company are its employees. The mos important employeees are in the field of transport and logistics when employees are the basic value of the service. Terefore in these papers I would like to focus on the current aspects of Industry 4.0 and their impact , in especially on the HR area in logistic companies
The Imperial ambassador, the nuncio and the favourite: The Count of Pötting, Vitaliano Visconti Borromeo and Juan Everardo Nithard at the time of the Spanish crisis (1668–1669)
No full textThe essay aims at touching different aspects of Spanish policy during the regency of Mariana (1665–1675), the interest in the political and physical weakness of the heir to the throne Prince Charles and future King Charles II, the last Hapsburg on the Spanish monarchy. At that time, Madrid’s fate was mainly in the hands of three men: the Austrian Jesuit Nithard, the Count of Pötting, and the Apostolic nuncio, Vitaliano Visconti Borromeo.The essay aims at touching different aspects of Spanish policy during the regency of Mariana (1665–1675), the interest in the political and physical weakness of the heir to the throne Prince Charles and future King Charles II, the last Hapsburg on the Spanish monarchy. At that time, Madrid’s fate was mainly in the hands of three men: the Austrian Jesuit Nithard, the Count of Pötting, and the Apostolic nuncio, Vitaliano Visconti Borromeo
THE PLANT FOR ANALYSSIS COEFFICIENT OF ADHESION OF BETWEN-WHEEL
No full textPříspěvek popisuje konstrukční návrh zařízení, které umožňuje určit hodnotu součinitele adheze při rozjezdu ruční podvěsné jeřábové kočky s kuželovými pojezdovými koly. V příspěvku je uveden postup detekce součinitele adheze.This entry describe constructional design of a model for analysis coefficient of adhesion of between-wheel in an instant of the hand operated crane with betweenwheels. In this entry is described design procedure of coefficient of adhesion